manufacture
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/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/
to make products in large amounts using machines
This company manufactures the equipment used to make contact lenses.
這家公司製造用於生產隱形眼鏡的設備。
to create a false story or excuse
He tried to manufacture an excuse for being late.
他試圖編造一個遲到的藉口。
to produce a natural substance
Our bodies cannot manufacture this vitamin.
我們的身體無法合成這種維生素。
the process of making goods in large amounts
The date of manufacture is printed on the product.
製造日期印在產品上。
products that have been made
The country imports many cotton manufactures.
該國進口許多棉製品。